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

Overview of Crime in SE6 3AJ

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3AJ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SE6 3AJ 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
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AJ 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour153.6436.36%
Vehicle crime73.0375.00%
Other theft61.42100.00%
Drugs51.21-28.57%
Burglary31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-57.14%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Public order20.40-75.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 offences2316.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.650.00%
Public order84.250.00%
Vehicle crime81.620.00%
Other theft61.620.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
April 202416
January 202420
December 202322
November 202321
October 202323

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 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 20249
January 202420
December 202310
November 202310
October 202321

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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 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 3AJ 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. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Allerford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beckenham Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Oslac Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Watermead Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adolf Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Arnulf Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farmstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lushington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Overdown Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 14. Waterbank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Dunfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oakview Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Thurbarn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1