Crime Rate in Bellingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bellingham

The total recorded crimes in Bellingham, Lewisham, UK in July 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bellingham crime rate of 4.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
Bellingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Otterden Street with total crimes: 9
  • Oslac Road with total crimes: 8
  • Arnulf Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Lewisham.

    • 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 areas in the Lewisham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bellingham has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 0.67 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bellingham)CrimesRank (Bellingham)CrimesRank (Bellingham)
Rushey Green351 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley273 31,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central221 61,653 22,304 5
Blackheath277 21,231 62,180 6
Deptford228 51,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale250 41,599 52,661 4
Downham166 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green159 91,155 72,051 8
Sydenham190 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South145 101,096 91,805 10
Ladywell140 13862 111,271 17
Evelyn141 11582 191,181 19
Telegraph Hill123 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate96 19841 121,424 15
Crofton Park125 15802 151,436 13
Forest Hill133 14785 161,435 14
Lee Green112 18746 181,412 16
Grove Park120 17759 171,232 18

Bellingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202529
April 202520
March 202524
February 202514
January 202522
December 202415
November 202413
October 202419
September 202429
August 202432

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 20257
April 202515
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202548
May 202546
April 202527
March 202540
February 202530
January 202537
December 202440
November 202433
October 202441
September 202435
August 202444

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202514
April 202511
March 20257
February 202517
January 202519
December 202417
November 202418
October 202414
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Bellingham in July 2025

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

1. Otterden Street (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Oslac Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Arnulf Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Fambridge Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Marton Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dunfield Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Worsley Bridge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Knapmill Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Randlesdown Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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