OVERDOWN ROAD, SE6 3ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3ES

OVERDOWN ROAD, SE6 3ES, Lewisham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE6 postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE6 3ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3ES, encompassing approximately 6249 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

SE6 3ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Playgreen Way with total crimes: 6
  • Oslac Road with total crimes: 5

OVERDOWN ROAD, SE6 3ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime149.12-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences142.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.24-23.53%
Public order42.08-20.00%
Other theft40.640.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2414.08166.67%
Violence and sexual offences213.84-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour173.3641.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.72-14.29%
Public order50.96150.00%
Other theft40.80-42.86%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Shoplifting30.48200.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.5250.00%
Vehicle crime91.9212.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.44-22.22%
Other theft71.120.00%
Burglary31.12-25.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.84-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.520.00%
Vehicle crime81.44-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.28-60.00%
Other theft71.28-22.22%
Drugs61.12500.00%
Public order50.960.00%
Burglary40.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.60-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.8442.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.2080.00%
Other theft91.44200.00%
Vehicle crime91.4480.00%
Public order51.4466.67%
Shoplifting50.80400.00%
Burglary20.80-60.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.40-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour144.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24400.00%
Burglary50.80150.00%
Vehicle crime50.80-44.44%
Public order30.80-50.00%
Other theft30.4850.00%
Drugs20.48-71.43%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.84-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour144.16-26.32%
Vehicle crime92.240.00%
Drugs71.4440.00%
Public order61.12200.00%
Shoplifting30.96-25.00%
Other theft20.48-77.78%
Burglary20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.320.00%
Vehicle crime93.040.00%
Other theft91.440.00%
Drugs51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202424
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202417
December 202312
November 20238
October 202320
September 202314
August 202314
July 202319

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202421
December 202322
November 202322
October 202324
September 202325
August 202326
July 202327

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20233
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Playgreen Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Oslac Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Adolf Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arnulf Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Firhill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Amunds Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Watermead Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Orford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Moremead Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southend Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leof Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Steve Biko Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Broadmead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Marton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Bellingham Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. King Alfred Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Randlesdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Swallands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cowden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Longdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Overdown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Waterbank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Maroons Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hawkins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sedgehill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1