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

Overview of Crime in SE6 3AJ

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.57 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3AJ, encompassing approximately 4944 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE6 3AJ area, explore the SE6 3AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SE6 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beckenham Hill with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Overdown Road with total crimes: 8

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.460.00%
Public order82.22700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.620.00%
Drugs71.420.00%
Robbery51.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.20-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.240.00%
Vehicle crime91.820.00%
Public order61.820.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Theft from the person30.810.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.98-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour204.05100.00%
Vehicle crime154.05114.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.0340.00%
Other theft51.4225.00%
Public order41.0133.33%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.144.76%
Anti-social behaviour104.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-16.67%
Other theft41.010.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.14-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour104.25-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.02200.00%
Vehicle crime51.21-37.50%
Other theft41.01-33.33%
Public order30.81-62.50%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Burglary30.61-40.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.1891.67%
Anti-social behaviour214.65110.00%
Public order84.25166.67%
Vehicle crime81.62100.00%
Other theft61.62200.00%
Burglary51.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.430.00%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202416
January 202420
December 202322
November 202321
October 202323
September 202312

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20249
January 202420
December 202310
November 202310
October 202321
September 202310

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beckenham Hill
    Total11
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Overdown Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Oslac Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Waterbank Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 6. Dunfield Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bromley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adolf Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Allerford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bourneside Gardens
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beachborough Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Arnulf Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Melfield Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beckenham Hill (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lushington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Watermead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Farmstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Oakview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leof Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1