SE6 3WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 3WG

SE6 3WG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This SE6 3WG 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 3WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 3WG, encompassing approximately 4459 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE6 3WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beckenham Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Oslac Road with total crimes: 4
  • Adolf Street with total crimes: 3

SE6 3WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.54-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour123.5920.00%
Vehicle crime72.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Drugs41.12100.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.260.00%
Public order62.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.420.00%
Vehicle crime113.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.470.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.45110.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime112.6983.33%
Public order42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.1466.67%
Vehicle crime62.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-28.57%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.35-55.56%
Other theft40.90-20.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.13-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour143.59100.00%
Vehicle crime93.1450.00%
Other theft52.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1225.00%
Public order51.1266.67%
Burglary41.1233.33%
Drugs20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.810.00%
Vehicle crime61.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202415
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20246
January 202421
December 202310
November 20236
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202411
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beckenham Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Oslac Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Adolf Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Arnulf Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Farmstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lushington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pool Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highland Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Elfrida Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Overdown Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Dunfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oakview Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Steve Biko Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cowdrey Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Thurbarn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Maroons Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hawkins Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Braeside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1