WATERMEAD ROAD, SE6 3DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3DQ

WATERMEAD ROAD, SE6 3DQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3DQ 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 3DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3DQ, encompassing approximately 5416 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SE6 3DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

WATERMEAD ROAD, SE6 3DQ 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.71-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour112.58-8.33%
Vehicle crime82.0314.29%
Other theft61.4850.00%
Drugs51.11-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-37.50%
Burglary30.92-25.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.480.00%
Drugs71.290.00%
Public order61.29500.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.18-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.970.00%
Vehicle crime83.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.480.00%
Burglary71.290.00%
Drugs51.290.00%
Public order50.920.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.74-4.00%
Vehicle crime144.4355.56%
Anti-social behaviour92.5812.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.660.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Other theft40.740.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.8238.89%
Vehicle crime94.6228.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.66-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.4850.00%
Other theft41.11-20.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.34-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.32-45.00%
Vehicle crime72.03-12.50%
Other theft51.29-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Public order20.37-75.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.9638.89%
Anti-social behaviour204.6242.86%
Public order83.69166.67%
Vehicle crime81.48166.67%
Other theft71.48250.00%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.320.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20248
January 202414
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
April 202417
January 202424
December 202325
November 202318
October 202325
September 202318

A total of 1 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

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Orford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Allerford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beckenham Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Oslac Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bromley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Watermead Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arnulf Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farmstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Overdown Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Waterbank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Dunfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Daneswood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bosbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brookehowse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Thurbarn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1