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

Overview of Crime in SE6 3AL

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3AL, encompassing approximately 3238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE6 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Beckenham Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Oslac Road with total crimes: 4

MELFIELD GARDENS, SE6 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.977.69%
Anti-social behaviour104.3225.00%
Vehicle crime53.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-60.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.010.00%
Public order62.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Robbery41.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.400.00%
Drugs41.850.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.73500.00%
Vehicle crime73.7175.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5718.18%
Other theft44.01100.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.34-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-72.73%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-66.67%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.010.00%
Vehicle crime63.400.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202411
January 20244
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20246
January 202412
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
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 3AL 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. Beckenham Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Oslac Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Watermead Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arnulf Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Farmstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lushington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dunfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Oakview Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Thurbarn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1