WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Bellingham, Lewisham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bellingham, localized within Lewisham.

Total Crimes

150
trending_up +31.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

123.66per 1k
trending_up +1.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,653

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences43
Public Order26
Shoplifting26
Anti-social Behaviour13
Vehicle Crime12
Other Theft6
Robbery5
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Burglary4
Drug Offences3
Weapons Possession3
Other Crime2
Theft from Person2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Public order: 21Robbery: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
28
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 25Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1
28
On or near Worsley Bridge Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Marton Close Map
Burglary: 2Public order: 2Drugs: 1
5
On or near Oslac Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Hawkins Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 1
5
On or near Grangemill Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Playgreen Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Brookehowse Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Firhill Road Map
Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3

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Safety comparison within Lewisham district.

Local Rank

#15safest in Lewisham

National Safety

Top 9%Riskiest

City Average

110.4per 1k

Local Policing

Catford South

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Local Priorities

Theft Shoplifting

An increase in shoplifting affecting stores within Catford South Ward.

Issued: 7 Nov 2025

Status Update

Policing operations employing various tactics to tackle offending
Meeting with businesses and providing crime prevention advice
Sharing information about known offenders for awareness
Preparing & monitoring case files to ensure CBO applications are progressed at pace

Actioned: 7 Feb 2026

Anti Social Behaviour

Anti Social Behaviour perpetrated within specific areas of the ward

Issued: 7 Nov 2025

Status Update

Obtaining Closure Orders for residential premises with continued issues
Conducting home visits/reassurance patrols
Joint PSPO patrols with council
Working closely with partners (council, registered social landlords and social services) to support and manage complex cases

Actioned: 7 Feb 2026

Acquisitive Crime Prevention

Crimes which include Theft (including Theft of Motor Vehicle), Burglary and Robbery

Issued: 7 Nov 2025

Status Update

Targeted Hi-Vis Foot Deployments at times when offences occur
Reassurance visits of all burglary victims
Drop In Surgeries arranged with regularity
Crime Prevention advice distributed

Actioned: 7 Feb 2026

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