SE6 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3BU

SE6 3BU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3BU, encompassing approximately 5596 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

SE6 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Franthorne Way with total crimes: 10
  • Athelney Street with total crimes: 6

SE6 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.47-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.40-48.28%
Vehicle crime102.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.79125.00%
Drugs81.610.00%
Other theft71.4316.67%
Public order41.25-50.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.942900.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.360.00%
Drugs85.180.00%
Vehicle crime81.430.00%
Public order81.430.00%
Shoplifting71.430.00%
Other theft61.25500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.470.00%
Vehicle crime122.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.14900.00%
Shoplifting61.790.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson61.25-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-95.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.08-4.17%
Vehicle crime194.11216.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.40-7.14%
Other theft82.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-30.00%
Shoplifting61.25200.00%
Robbery51.07150.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.297.69%
Criminal damage and arson102.5042.86%
Other theft91.7980.00%
Vehicle crime61.610.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Burglary20.71-66.67%
Shoplifting20.36-75.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.834.35%
Anti-social behaviour134.290.00%
Shoplifting82.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-12.50%
Burglary61.25200.00%
Vehicle crime61.0750.00%
Drugs51.070.00%
Other theft50.89-44.44%
Public order40.89100.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.110.00%
Other theft92.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.610.00%
Shoplifting71.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202430
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202423
December 202324
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202412
January 202419
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202429
April 202416
January 202413
December 202314
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Franthorne Way
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Athelney Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Broadmead
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Grangemill Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Knapmill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Bellingham Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Orford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Allerford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Firhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bellingham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gramsci Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bellingham
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. King Alfred Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Swallands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Playgreen Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Overdown Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Waterbank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ghent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Knapmill Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Daneswood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brookehowse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1