SOUTHEND LANE, SE6 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3LW

SOUTHEND LANE, SE6 3LW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.36 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3LW, encompassing approximately 3514 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE6 3LW 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

SOUTHEND LANE, SE6 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 behaviour2117.36-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences175.97-10.53%
Public order44.840.00%
Shoplifting41.14-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.14-73.33%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Robbery20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2326.1821.05%
Violence and sexual offences196.5411.76%
Vehicle crime155.4150.00%
Other theft124.27200.00%
Shoplifting93.41-10.00%
Public order42.56-42.86%
Robbery41.14100.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1923.3335.71%
Violence and sexual offences175.41-5.56%
Shoplifting104.840.00%
Vehicle crime102.8566.67%
Public order72.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.99100.00%
Other theft41.71-63.64%
Burglary31.14-50.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

In December 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 offences1821.62-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.120.00%
Other theft113.9837.50%
Shoplifting103.13-9.09%
Burglary62.8550.00%
Vehicle crime61.71-14.29%
Public order41.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.7617.65%
Anti-social behaviour145.69-39.13%
Shoplifting113.98120.00%
Other theft83.1314.29%
Vehicle crime72.2816.67%
Public order51.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-33.33%
Burglary41.14-42.86%
Robbery41.14100.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2321.91-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences176.54-39.29%
Burglary74.8440.00%
Other theft71.990.00%
Vehicle crime61.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.7150.00%
Shoplifting51.71-50.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Robbery21.14-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.970.00%
Shoplifting107.400.00%
Vehicle crime92.850.00%
Other theft72.560.00%
Burglary51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Robbery31.140.00%
Drugs30.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202423
January 202419
December 202314
November 202314
October 202323
September 202326

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202419
January 202417
December 202318
November 202320
October 202317
September 202328

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 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

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202415
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE6 3LW 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cowden Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Station Approach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Stanton Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Playgreen Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longdown Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Purbeck Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Worsley Bridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Porthcawe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Cowdrey Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Maroons Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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
  • 19. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1