MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3AH

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3AH 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 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3AH, encompassing approximately 4393 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE6 3AH area, explore the SE6 3AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE6 3AH area, visit the SE6 3AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE6 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Allerford Road with total crimes: 4

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour124.109.09%
Vehicle crime72.73133.33%
Other theft51.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-50.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Public order20.46-71.43%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.780.00%
Public order72.50600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.590.00%
Robbery51.370.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.190.00%
Vehicle crime62.050.00%
Public order51.370.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.11-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour153.4187.50%
Vehicle crime153.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4125.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.32-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.82100.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9133.33%
Burglary30.910.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.475.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.05-57.14%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Burglary30.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.46-66.67%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.100.00%
Vehicle crime74.100.00%
Public order61.590.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 202415
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
April 202414
January 202415
December 202319
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20249
January 202415
December 20238
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE6 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Allerford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beckenham Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oslac Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Watermead Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arnulf Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farmstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lushington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterbank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dunfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oakview Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Thurbarn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1