MEDUSA ROAD, SE6 4JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 4JW

MEDUSA ROAD, SE6 4JW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.60 per 1,000 population. This SE6 4JW 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 4JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 4JW, encompassing approximately 5828 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE6 4JW area, explore the SE6 4JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (19.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)

SE6 4JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 50
  • Rushey Green with total crimes: 18
  • Catford Broadway with total crimes: 12

MEDUSA ROAD, SE6 4JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5626.6019.15%
Anti-social behaviour199.61-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson133.26333.33%
Theft from the person112.23175.00%
Other theft111.89120.00%
Vehicle crime101.89900.00%
Shoplifting91.720.00%
Burglary71.54250.00%
Drugs71.20133.33%
Public order71.20-36.36%
Robbery31.2050.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.364600.00%
Anti-social behaviour288.060.00%
Public order114.800.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Theft from the person40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-98.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5926.2551.28%
Anti-social behaviour1410.12-22.22%
Shoplifting132.4030.00%
Burglary112.23-21.43%
Bicycle theft111.891000.00%
Other theft101.89-16.67%
Public order101.72-9.09%
Drugs71.7216.67%
Robbery71.20250.00%
Vehicle crime51.20-68.75%
Theft from the person40.86300.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.652.63%
Anti-social behaviour186.6980.00%
Vehicle crime163.0945.45%
Burglary142.75250.00%
Other theft122.4020.00%
Public order112.0622.22%
Shoplifting101.89-16.67%
Drugs61.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-84.62%
Robbery20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.10-15.56%
Criminal damage and arson136.5244.44%
Shoplifting122.2333.33%
Vehicle crime112.06175.00%
Other theft101.89-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.7225.00%
Public order91.72125.00%
Robbery51.54-28.57%
Theft from the person40.86100.00%
Burglary40.69-33.33%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.73-2.17%
Other theft167.7223.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.7528.57%
Shoplifting91.54-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour81.54-63.64%
Robbery71.370.00%
Burglary61.2050.00%
Public order41.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.69-73.33%
Drugs20.69-66.67%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4627.110.00%
Shoplifting337.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.660.00%
Vehicle crime153.770.00%
Other theft132.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.230.00%
Public order61.200.00%
Drugs61.030.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202411
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202447
June 20241
April 202459
January 202439
December 202338
November 202345
October 202346

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20245
January 202416
December 202311
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
January 20242
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
April 202414
January 202418
December 202310
November 20238
October 202322

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202333

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202411
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE6 4JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Other theft5
    Public order5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rushey Green
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Catford Broadway
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rosenthal Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
  • 6. Blagdon Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Silvermere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Malyons Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albacore Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lion Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hawstead Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Patrol Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aldworth Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Davenport Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Brookdale Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Doggett Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Cudham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Herron Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Scrooby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hamlet Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bradgate Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Rushey Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Morena Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Ringstead Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Marryfields Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Honley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1