Crime Rate in Lewisham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewisham

The total recorded crimes in Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 3,186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewisham crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lewisham, encompassing approximately 300,553 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (914) incidents (6.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (730) incidents (28.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (249) incidents (-13.84% decrease)
Lewisham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Green with total crimes: 51
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33

Lewisham Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Lewisham?

To understand the safety of Lewisham, we need to analyze Lewisham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Lewisham has recorded 21,182 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 70.48 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 254 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 36,745 crimes with a crime rate of 122.26, ranking it 58 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Lewisham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 21182 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lewisham witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lewisham had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 36,745 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Lewisham witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Lewisham is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Lewisham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Lewisham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Rushey Green (293 crimes), and the safest, New Cross Gate (102 crimes), is 191 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Lewisham.

Similarly, the area of Bellingham & Perry Hill (221 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Loampit & Hilly Fields (25 crimes), with a difference of 196 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lewisham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Rushey Green293
Brockley251
Deptford246
Lewisham Central233
Perry Vale229

Safest Wards:

Grove Park117
Telegraph Hill108
Forest Hill104
Crofton Park104
New Cross Gate102

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bellingham & Perry Hill221
Central Lewisham South192
New Cross & Deptford South182
New Cross South167
Catford Bridge162

Safest Areas:

Corbett Estate45
Upper Sydenham41
Forest Hill East40
Crofton Park30
Loampit & Hilly Fields25

Lewisham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lewisham has recorded 3,186 crimes with crime rate of 10.60 ranking 69th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 14 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Lewisham crimes were 21,182. The crime rate of Lewisham in 2024 was 70.48 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking it 254 danzarous in the UK. Lewisham ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 13 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lewisham were around 36,745 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.26 (year) or 10.19 (month) ranking 58 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Lewisham ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 13 as per crime rate of Lewisham

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,843 1518,729 1433,487 14
Newham4,094 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey3,195 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,063 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,347 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,079 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,362 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,413 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,928 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,395 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,246 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster26,564 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,845 137,556 136,404 1

Lewisham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (914 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (730 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (857 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (568 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (827 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (618 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 757 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 512 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (755 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (554 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 858 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 498 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (822 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (565 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (903 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (600 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (867 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (594 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (752 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (744 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202529
March 202523
February 202519
January 202534
December 202420
November 202426
October 202433
September 202429
August 202415
July 20241

A total of 5991 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 599.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 752 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025730
April 2025568
March 2025618
February 2025512
January 2025554
December 2024498
November 2024565
October 2024600
September 2024594
August 2024752

A total of 2168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 197.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 253 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025242
April 2025205
March 2025209
February 2025224
January 2025228
December 2024244
November 2024220
October 2024253
September 2024237
August 2024103
July 20243

A total of 1361 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025155
April 2025115
March 2025102
February 202577
January 2025109
December 2024141
November 2024184
October 2024184
September 2024171
August 2024118
July 20245

A total of 8328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 694.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 914 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025914
April 2025857
March 2025827
February 2025757
January 2025755
December 2024858
November 2024822
October 2024903
September 2024867
August 2024744
July 202412
June 202412

A total of 1861 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025202
April 2025186
March 2025186
February 2025165
January 2025168
December 2024195
November 2024166
October 2024205
September 2024178
August 2024203
July 20247

A total of 177 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202525
March 202518
February 202519
January 202518
December 20249
November 202419
October 202412
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 1687 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025173
April 2025167
March 2025152
February 2025242
January 2025148
December 2024149
November 2024212
October 2024215
September 2024152
August 202477

A total of 1508 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 2025192
March 2025178
February 2025158
January 2025144
December 2024167
November 2024167
October 2024199
September 2024177
August 2024113
July 20243

A total of 2355 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 235.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025249
April 2025289
March 2025223
February 2025209
January 2025269
December 2024250
November 2024267
October 2024251
September 2024262
August 202486

A total of 1336 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025147
April 2025141
March 2025146
February 202593
January 2025131
December 2024142
November 2024144
October 2024124
September 2024145
August 2024123

A total of 1775 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025167
March 2025179
February 2025202
January 2025196
December 2024177
November 2024216
October 2024202
September 2024152
August 2024112
July 20242

A total of 909 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202579
March 202581
February 202593
January 202596
December 202470
November 2024106
October 2024125
September 2024104
August 202475
July 20242

A total of 361 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202538
March 202546
February 202534
January 202544
December 202438
November 202430
October 202429
September 202435
August 202420
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lewisham in May 2025

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

1. Bell Green (Map)
Total51
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order9
Theft from the person6
Vehicle crime3
Burglary3
Bicycle theft3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences28
Public order7
Other theft7
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting12
Robbery9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other theft3
4. Police Station (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order9
Drugs2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
5. Manor Mews (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour15
Possession of weapons6
Public order3
Other crime3
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson1

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