MOREMEAD ROAD, SE6 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3LU

MOREMEAD ROAD, SE6 3LU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.10 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE6 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE6 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3LU, encompassing approximately 3559 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE6 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Green with total crimes: 11
  • Otterden Street with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

MOREMEAD ROAD, SE6 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2419.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.74-19.05%
Public order84.78166.67%
Shoplifting42.25-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.12-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Robbery20.84-50.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2425.2833.33%
Violence and sexual offences216.7450.00%
Other theft135.90160.00%
Vehicle crime113.6510.00%
Shoplifting93.09-10.00%
Robbery42.53100.00%
Public order31.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.6338.46%
Violence and sexual offences145.06-12.50%
Shoplifting103.930.00%
Vehicle crime102.8166.67%
Public order62.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Other theft51.40-61.54%
Burglary31.40-40.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.07-30.43%
Other theft134.4962.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.65-13.33%
Shoplifting103.65-9.09%
Vehicle crime62.81-25.00%
Burglary51.6925.00%
Public order41.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.4453.33%
Anti-social behaviour156.46-31.82%
Shoplifting114.21120.00%
Other theft83.090.00%
Vehicle crime82.2533.33%
Public order52.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Burglary41.12-33.33%
Robbery41.12100.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2221.07-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences156.18-44.44%
Other theft84.2114.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.2575.00%
Burglary61.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.69-33.33%
Shoplifting51.69-50.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Robbery21.12-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.8158.82%
Anti-social behaviour267.5823.81%
Shoplifting107.3025.00%
Vehicle crime92.8128.57%
Other theft72.53-22.22%
Burglary61.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-20.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Drugs30.840.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2121.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.900.00%
Other theft94.780.00%
Shoplifting82.530.00%
Vehicle crime72.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202424
January 202418
December 202313
November 202315
October 202322
September 202326
August 202321

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202421
January 202414
December 202316
November 202323
October 202315
September 202327
August 202317

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235
September 202310
August 20238

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239
August 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233
August 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20245
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237
August 20239

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Green
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Otterden Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Firhill Road
    Total6
    Public order4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marton Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cowden Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Approach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Stanton Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Playgreen Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Longdown Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Worsley Bridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Porthcawe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Cowdrey Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Steve Biko Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower Sydenham (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Thomas Dean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elfrida Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1