Crime Rate in Bellingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bellingham

The total recorded crimes in Bellingham, Lewisham, UK in March 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bellingham crime rate of 3.42 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 Bellingham, encompassing approximately 34,163 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bellingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fambridge Close with total crimes: 11
  • Bellingham with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bellingham?

To understand the safety of Bellingham, we need to analyze Bellingham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Bellingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 825 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bellingham had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,628 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Bellingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bellingham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bellingham has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 15th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Bellingham crimes were 825. The crime rate of Bellingham in 2024 was 24.15 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bellingham were around 1,628 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.65 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)
Rushey Green279 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley247 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central210 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford236 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale210 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath178 61,231 62,180 6
Downham147 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green143 101,155 72,051 8
Sydenham154 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South127 131,096 91,805 10
Ladywell144 9862 111,271 17
Grove Park139 11759 171,232 18
Telegraph Hill87 19828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate119 14841 121,424 15
Crofton Park129 12802 151,436 13
Forest Hill107 17785 161,435 14
Lee Green102 18746 181,412 16
Evelyn113 16582 191,181 19

Bellingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202514
January 202522
December 202415
November 202413
October 202419
September 202429
August 202432
April 202425

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202530
January 202537
December 202440
November 202433
October 202441
September 202435
August 202444
April 202433

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413
July 20241
April 20248

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247
April 20246

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202517
January 202519
December 202417
November 202418
October 202414
September 202419
August 20246
April 202421

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bellingham in March 2025

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

1. Fambridge Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Bellingham (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Winchfield Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Stanton Way (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Otterden Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Randlesdown Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cowdrey Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Farmstead Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1

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