SE6 3NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3NU

SE6 3NU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.34 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3NU 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 3NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3NU, encompassing approximately 3672 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE6 3NU area, explore the SE6 3NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE6 3NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beckenham Hill with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Oslac Road with total crimes: 6

SE6 3NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.450.00%
Public order71.91600.00%
Drugs61.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.630.00%
Robbery51.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4025.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.890.00%
Vehicle crime113.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.000.00%
Drugs51.910.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Burglary51.360.00%
Theft from the person31.360.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.52-23.81%
Vehicle crime144.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.8142.86%
Shoplifting62.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.63100.00%
Other theft41.630.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4361.54%
Anti-social behaviour75.720.00%
Vehicle crime61.91-14.29%
Public order41.63100.00%
Other theft41.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.98-18.75%
Vehicle crime73.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.91-53.33%
Other theft51.910.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.3636.36%
Vehicle crime64.0820.00%
Other theft51.63150.00%
Public order51.3666.67%
Burglary41.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.000.00%
Vehicle crime52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 202414
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202414
January 202416
December 202321
November 202313
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202440
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beckenham Hill
    Total11
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Oslac Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Waterbank Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Dunfield Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Allerford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bourneside Gardens
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beachborough Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Melfield Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beckenham Hill (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Watermead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Arkindale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1